Ramadan is upon us and it is a struggle.  And when you struggle you tend to empathaize with others that struggle as in the case of Gaza's orphans. The 2014 war in Gaza has left hundreds of children without parents. Aside from the emotional consequences of growing up without a mother's and/or father's love and nurturance - these children lack the basic life necessities needed to survive.  

To address this humanitarian injustice, the PCRF created a special Ramadan program called the Give Hope: Gaza Orphan Sponsorship campaign.  And I am participating by creating #hope4orphans through donating to this fund directly and providing an opportunity for others to contribute to this vital mission. 

The PCRF is my favorite American charity because it is consistently and independently rated 4-stars by Charity Navigator for transparency, accountability and efficiency.  This means that your donations will be allocated directly to the care of the children- not bureaucratic or administrative costs.  

The plight of an orphan is a special one in Islam.  God says that we must empathize for orphans as they are the most vulnerable and fragile in society. That it is our communal responsibility to ensure their safety and survival. So if you are able, please contribute to PCRF's efforts to help orphans directly receive the necessities they require and deserve to survive.  Help the scarred, emotionally-wounded, and neglected in humanity this Ramadan season. It is our duty.  Thank you in advance for any donation you can provide. 

GAZA ORPHAN SPONSORSHIP RAMADAN CAMPAIGN

In the summer of 2014, over 2,000 civilians were killed by air, land and sea assaults on the Gaza Strip, resulting in hundreds of orphaned children. In response to this crisis, the PCRF established a new humanitarian program to ensure that the livelihood of these children are being met. Our team of field workers will ensure that each sponsored child has their specific needs met by providing them food, or other non-political, humanitarian aid.

This Ramadan, your charity can be more than just a donation. By donating any amount, you can ensure that our orphan sponsorship program is sustainable for years to come, and can provide for countless children throughout their lives.

We hope in some way to help heal the wounds of war and occupation for these poor children, and to let them know that they are not forgotten.